NEWS BRIEFS- OCT. 1, 2020

The Montage is Hiring

Students interested in writing, reporting, photography and design can now apply to work for The Montage student newspaper. The Montage is publishing four monthly issues during the Fall 2020 semester and hosting virtual weekly meetings. No experience required. Contact Faculty Adviser Shannon Philpott-Sanders at ssanders147@stlcc.edu or access an application at meramecmontage.com. 

Meramec Literary Magazine Seeking Editors

Currents has resumed work on this year’s literary magazine and is seeking students to serve as section editors. Students interested in applying should fill out the form at this link: https://forms.gle/AEWmMaSQXydLLQ2v8. Currents will also soon be looking for submissions for the literary magazine. 

STLCC 2020 Annual Security Report Released

STLCC released the 2020 Annual Security Report Oct. online. This report contains statistics on reported crimes that occured on all STLCC campuses. An email was sent to all students, faculty and staff with information about how to obtain a paper copy of the annual security report. 

STLCC to Host Virtual FAFSA Frenzy

STLCC will once again host its FAFSA Frenzy event, but virtually versus in-person this year. From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, students can join the virtual event to receive free professional help with completing the FAFSA application that is used to determine eligibility for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work study. All participants must RSVP to Nicole Moore via email at mcfinancialaid@stlcc.edu

Nursing Program Extends to Wildwood Campus

STLCC has expanded its nursing program to the Wildwood program. In September, the campus welcomed 24 students into the program, which requires two years of nursing coursework. The nursing program on the Wildwood campus is housed on the third floor and features 3,000 square feet of nursing labs with hospital beds, manikins, meeting areas and patient simulators. Students interested in the nursing program should contact the Wildwood campus’ admission office. 

STLCC Trustee Rev. Dr. Doris A. Graham Named Lifetime Achiever

The St. Louis American has named STLCC trustee Rev. Doris A. Graham a Lifetime Achiever. Graham will be presented the award at the virtual Oct. 17 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala.